Parador de Cuenca

“This was the most expensive hotel I booked during my recent trip to Spain and I was looking forward to it. I was checked in early by a lovely lady and I parked my car in my assigned spot. Some man (who in my country we would call a 'lock hard') decided to give me driving advice. I've driven all over the world and at no point in my life have I ever welcomed such advice. He seemed very persistant and in the end angry words were exchanged. the room was lovely and I was impressed because for the first time large towels were available in bathrooms. Bravo to the person who made this choice. · Cons: I was asked at check in and when I went to collect my key if I would like to make a reservation for dinner. I asked to see a menu and was directed to download a code to see the menu. When I got to my room after a day driving, walking etc. my first goal was to recharge my phone. The 3rd socket worked. Later I went to Reception to make a dinner reservation and a man who was biting his nails very persistently made my reservation. His focus was on his nails because the restaurant that night didn't have my name correct. Nobody in my family is called Ann Marie - first middle or last name. The restaurant was to open at 8.30 and I was hungry. I'd been driving since dawn, arrived in the city at noon and had spent 6 hours walking about the city, fueled by water and a nice salad from a restaurant in the square by the cathedral. At 8.30 a number of people, including myself, milled about the entrance to the restaurant. there were sounds of activity within but we presumed that when they were ready to open, we would be welcomed. At 8.40 a couple left and just before 8.50 I asked a passing young staff member what the position was. He was surprised that I didn't know the restaurant was open. I had a been sitting , and standing near the entrace to the restaurnat for almost 20 minutes, obviously too polite. I should have just marched in and sat down. Later it occured to me that these people were unfamiliar with the concept of a solo diner and assumed I was waiting for my 'lord and master' to join me. In retrospect, I should have gone back to the cathedral square and ordered chops or something from the establishement that was clearly popular with locals. this popularity is no accident When I was leaving in the morning I tried to explain my difficulties with the man who check me out.”

“A truly wonderful stay”

“This is a historical parador: the place is full of charm and ideally placed to visit the old Cuenca or go walking in the sierra around. They have a great restaurant for both breakfast and dinner. There is an outside swimming pool - great in the summer, with nice views; but probably cold in the winter... · Cons: They advise a game room but did not provide games in it. So really just a room with a table - you are better off in the cloister. The gym is not well fitted. Very few parking spaces - you can stay in a paying parking.”

“Fantastic location although bed was very unconfortable”

“Beautiful Parador in Cuenca”

“It was an amazing stay in this Hotel in Cuenca.”